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JCW 53R

2006 Mini Cooper S

Cream Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

116,193 mi
Last recorded116,193 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Mini Cooper S60,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJCW 53R
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2006
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 116,193 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 May 2025 115,755 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 115,155 miles

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 114,609 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 113,870 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2021 111,933 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 110,930 miles

Engine has oil leaks, close to excessive

Front wheels are fitted with standard tyres, rear wheels are fitted with run on flat

Headlamp cleaning devices inoperative

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm, worn smooth on outer edge and has multiple cuts on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and treads warped, on both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Jul 2020 110,904 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine has oil leaks, close to excessive

Front wheels are fitted with standard tyres, rear wheels are fitted with run on flat

Headlamp cleaning devices inoperative

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm, worn smooth on outer edge and has multiple cuts on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and treads warped, on both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 108,210 miles

Front wheels are fitted with standard tyres, rear wheels are fitted with run on flat

Headlamp washers inoperative

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside rear tyre has a nail in it and deep cut to tread

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front and offside front wishbones, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres 3mm and offside front has a deep cut on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 105,004 miles

Both front tyres are standard, both rear tyres are Run on Flat

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2018 105,004 miles

Both front tyres are standard, both rear tyres are Run on Flat

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 101,350 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 101,350 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 96,454 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 89,146 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Jun 2015 89,133 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jun 2014 82,002 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 82,002 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 76,075 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nsr tyre has uneven tyre wear

Fail 30 Jun 2012 68,651 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 68,651 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 57,770 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Jul 2011 57,770 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 45,124 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 37,661 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S?

Based on 632,556 MOT tests across 100,336 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
5,231
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
100,336
On UK Roads
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JCW 53R is a 2006 Mini Cooper S in Cream with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 2006 Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 60,719 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini Cooper S typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 20 years old, this Mini Cooper S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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JCW 53R is a 2006 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 14 August 2006.

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